After 5 weeks out of action, first with a pulled calf muscle and then 3 weeks of aggravated asthma, I finally got back out there.

I had been about to do W5R3 when I was shot in the calf (at least that's what it felt like!) so after a gap of 5 weeks I went back to W4. I managed the first 3 minutes and the first 5 minutes fine, but only managed 2 of the second 3 minutes. The final 5 minutes was OK. Felt like I was dying but it was OK.

So all in all, I'm quite pleased with today, and so glad that I made myself get out there and do it!

Good for you! I had the same calf muscle issue in the middle of week 8 and after 4 weeks off and two weeks back on I have finally done W8R2 again. The one thing I have done differently is to run slower / gentler with the aim of running the times first & worry about pace second.